Comp Cams  Drag Race  Mechanical Roller Camshafts
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COMP CAMSPART NUMBER: 249-12-970-9

Comp Cams Drag Race Mechanical Roller Camshafts

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Chevy 262-400ci Small Block 1955-98
  • (.900" Base Circle)
    • Bracket Race - Small Base Circle, .900''
      Drag Race 312R-8 Mechanical Roller Camshaft Only
      Lift: .679''/.645''
      Duration: 312°/325°
      RPM Range: 5000-7500


      *Note: In order to use these camshafts in 1955-57 265ci blocks, it is necessary to machine a small groove in the rear main journal of the cam to allow oil flow to the top of the engine.

      **Note: Requires upgraded gear, thrust button & wear plate.

      400+ ci, good cylinder heads, high compression, .900' base circle for stroker clearances.

      Operating Range:5000-7500 RPM
      Duration Advertised:312° Intake / 325° Exhaust
      Duration @ .050' Lift:279° Intake / 286° Exhaust
      Valve Lift w/1.5 Rockers:.679' Intake / .645' Exhaust
      Valve Setting:.024' Intake / .026' Exhaust
      Lobe Separation Angle:108°

      265, 283, 307, 302, 305, 327, 350, 383, 400, 427, L46, L48, L65, LM1, LT-1, L82, L81, LS9, L83, L98, L05, LG3, LG4, LT1, LT4, Camaro, Corvette, Chevelle, Stingray, Silverado, C10, Firebird, Chevrolet, Chevy, Small Block Chevy, Caprice, Malibu, Impala, Nova, 355, GEN1, Monte Carlo, S10


      400+ c.i., good heads, high compression, .900" base circle.

    Emissions Note:

    This part is only legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or on vehicles used solely for the purposes of closed competition racing.

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    Part TypeCamshaft
    BrandCOMP CAMS
    Package Height2.7
    Package Width3.0
    Package Length24.5
    Weight8.27 PG
    Part CategoryPerformance Parts
    Exh. Duration @ .050 In. (Deg)286
    Cam StyleMechanical roller tappet
    Grind NumberCS 312R-8 .900 BASE CIRCLE
    Exh. Duration Advertised (Deg)325
    Engine Make/SizeChevy Small Block (262-400)
    Intake Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio (I0.679
    Int. Duration @ .050 In. (Deg)279
    Basic Operating Rpm Range5,000-7,500
    Intake Valve Lash0.024 in (0.61 mm)
    Intake Valve Lift0.679 in (17.247 mm)
    Computer-Controlled CompatibleNo
    Int. Duration Advertised (Deg)312
    Lobe Separation (Deg)108
    Rpm Range5000-7500
    Advertised Duration312 int./325 exh.
    Exhaust Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio (0.645
    UsageStrip
    Valve Lift With Factory Rocker Arm Ratio0.679 int./0.645 exh.
    QuantitySold individually
    Exhaust Valve Lash0.026 in (0.66 mm)
    Exhaust Valve Lift0.645 in (16.383 mm)
    Advertised Intake Duration312
    Intake Duration At 050 Inch Lift279
    Exhaust Duration At 050 Inch Lift286
    Advertised Exhaust Duration325
    Lifter TypeMechanical Roller
    Part FitmentSemi Universal
    Duration At 050 Inch Lift279 int./286 exh.
    Valve Springs RequiredYes
    Vendor Part Number12-970-9
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA
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